Description

Forest Highlands Golf Club has an exciting Personal Trainer position (Part Time) open for 2023! In this position you will be responsible for providing a safe and effective exercise environment for club Members through supervision of exercise programs, education of the Members in exercise and a focus on establishing a personalized program of exercise for each Member. Also responsible for creating that one on one customer relationship with your members.

We Rely on You to Deliver these Essential Functions:

Customer Service – Assist members with fitness classes and service information. Provide prompt, polite and professional service to the membership (customer). Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe environment. Confer with management to resolve any member issues/complaints.

Personal Training Duties–

• Create Schedule with member for Personal training sessions. Staying flexible to the member’s needs.

• Sell Personal Training sessions to membership.

• Understand the needs of the member and plan the workout routine accordingly.

• Choose correct set of exercises for the member.

• Demonstrate the exercises and ensure that the member is performing the exercises correctly.

• Explain the effects of particular exercises to the member.

• Ensure that the exercise equipment is in good condition.

• Motivate the member to set and achieve fitness goals.

• Be punctual and ensure that the designed workout routine is followed properly.

• Design a rehabilitation program in case the member suffers from some injury.

• Provide nutrition and fitness tips to the member to enhance the workout program.

Group Fitness Instructor Duties–

· Conduct fitness classes in a mature and service oriented manner to all Forest Highlands members.

· Maintain a positive and upbeat attitude in order to provide excellent customer service.

· Ability to provide a welcoming, inclusive environment for all participants.

· Extensive knowledge of specific class being taught.

· Maintain equipment, track attendance and report problems.

· Understand and demonstrate current trends in fitness.

· Commitment to participant development.

· Awareness of safety and risk management.

· Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, muscular function, exercise program implementation, safe group exercise or instructional procedures, and use of related class materials and/or equipment

· Prepare, organize, and clean up activity site.

· Attend required staff meetings and training.

· Punctual and prepared for scheduled classes.

· Complete any additional duties assigned to better serve the members of Forest Highlands.

Please tell us which position you are interested in - Personal Trainer or Group Fitness Instructor

Hourly wage for either position is $30.00 per hour

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of 45 college credits hours required

• Minimum of 2 years working in the Fitness field required

• Current First Aid/CPR (upon hire opportunities to obtain these certifications will be provided)

• Nationally recognized current Personal Trainer certification: ACE, NASM, ACSM

• Clean background check

• Basic knowledge of country club and golf course operations.

• Strong interpersonal, communication and customer service skills.

• Must be self-motivated with a positive and professional attitude.

• Organized, able to work in a busy environment where the priorities are changing.

• Ability to perform a wide variety of tasks during busy times while working flexible hours with an enthusiastic personality.

• Willing to help with fitness center attendant duties such as checking in members, cleaning equipment, and answering phones.

• Must be reliable.

Preferred Requirements:

• Associates Degree in Fitness or other related field

• 1 to 3 years of related experience in a private club; or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Ability to teach group fitness classes is an asset

• Ability to handle all safety and concerns in fitness environment

• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions; skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.

• CPR/First Aid and AED certified

Forest Highlands believes in creating a diverse environment and committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (and gender identity or gender nonconformity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under applicable laws. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable laws.